Flip MinoHD 120 mins
Just as I’d written a comparison between the Flip MinoHD 4gb and the Flip UltraHD 8gb, Cisco released a brand spanking new Flip MinoHD 8gb with Ultra like features!
My initial conclusion was the Ultra wins over the Mino on several fronts. But now with the new Flip Mino camera they are a lot closer.
So if, like many people I have spoken to, you find yourself stuck, here’s the essential info :
Both the UltraHD and MinoHD 120′s have:
- nice anti-glare 2in screens.
- HDMI out.
- rechargeable Lithium batteries. You can use a power adaptor or charge via USB on your PC.
- 128 x 720 pixels resolution.
- the same sensor.
The UltraHD 120 mins:
- has 2.5 hours of use between charges (Mino has 2 hours).
- is heavier, weighing in at 6.0 oz (Mino is 4.1 oz).
- has a removable AA battery pack which means if you have 2 battery packs you can keep shooting whilst one charges. (The Mino HD can also charge via USB or a power adaptor but this ties the camera up when you charge).
- is cheaper than the Mino (£50 less in the UK / $29 less in the US)
The Flip MinoHD 120 mins:
- can focus closer (0.8m) compared to UltraHD (1.5m).
- can be customised with designer graphics and your own design at Flip store (US only).
- is available in brushed silver!
So where does this leave you if faced with these 2 options? It’s actually straightforward.
Buy the Flip UltraHD 120 mins:
- If you are short of cash.
- If you are shooting loads of footage and need to change batteries often / have longer battery life.
- If you aren’t worried about size.
Buy the Flip MinoHD 120 mins:
- If you like funky.
- If cashflow is no problem.
- If you want a slimmer, lighter camera to put in your slimline pocket.
- If you want to customise it with company/blog/family branding (via US Flip store, not UK). For example, put a photo of your Kid or pet dog on it or add your countries flag for the World Cup.
Flip UltraHD 120 mins
Personally? I’d go for the Ultra HD, I’m not worried about it being a little chunkier, it feels more robust. It’s substantially cheaper, has better battery options and identical picture quality to the Mino. A quick straw pole of my followers also confirms this view.
Best priced HD Flip Video cameras can be seen here at Amazon UK
